BillCam

Executive Agency Funding And Structure

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-6599	Federal	COVID Research Act of 2020 Computing Opportunities to Vanquish Infectious Diseases Research Act of 2020 This bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to undertake specified actions related to forecasting emerging infectious diseases. The OSTP, acting through the National Science and Technology Council, must establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal activities concerning infectious disease prediction and forecasting. Among other tasks, the working group must identify challenges in predicting outbreaks and develop a strategic plan to address them. The bill also provides statutory authority for the Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The committee must provide expertise to the working group and otherwise facilitate science and policy discussions concerning emerging infectious diseases. The committee must issue public reports and brief Congress on its activities. In coordination with specified entities, DOE shall carry out, and report to Congress on, a competitive research program for the National Laboratories and others to leverage analytical tools and computational and networking capabilities to prevent and respond to emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). DOE must also establish the Emerging Infectious Diseases High Performance Computing Research Consortium to support the research program. Republican: 90% (9) Democrat: 10% (1) 90% Republican support 10% Democrat support	Health Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Animal And Plant Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Economic Performance And Conditions Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Office Of The President Executive Agency Funding And Structure
HB-6610	Federal	Director of Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response Act This bill establishes the position of the Director of Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response in the executive branch and sets forth the qualifications for and responsibilities of the position. Among other tasks, the director shall advise the President, relevant councils, and others with respect to pandemics and other health threats; oversee the development of a National Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response Strategy and, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, submit biennial reports to Congress on the implementation of the strategy; and plan for and coordinate specified preparedness and response activities. The director must also (1) identify existing federal agencies charged with elements of pandemic and biodefense preparedness and response, and (2) provide recommendations to Congress for reorganizing such agencies under the Office of the Director of Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response. The director may not simultaneously serve as the head of any other agency in the federal government and must be a member of the National Security Council. Democrat: 100% (5) 100% Democrat support	Health Allied Health Services Cemeteries And Funerals Chemical And Biological Weapons Congressional Oversight Drug Therapy Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Office Of The President Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials
HB-6611	Federal	Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Agriculture to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. This bill provides $50 billion in FY2020 supplemental appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support agricultural producers impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. USDA may not apply any payment limitations to payments made to producers using funding provided by this bill, except to ensure that the total payments made to producers do not exceed the total damages related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican: 72% (24) Democrat: 27% (9) 72% Republican support 27% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Department Of Agriculture Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
HB-6589	Federal	CFO Authority and Collaboration Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a plan that includes steps and timelines to address the material weakness of the VA and the recommendations of the auditor related to entity level controls (including the organizational structure of the office of the VA's Chief Financial Officer). Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Accounting And Auditing Congressional Oversight Department Of Veterans Affairs Executive Agency Funding And Structure
HB-6585	Federal	Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act This bill establishes the Commission on Ensuring Health Equity During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and adds reporting requirements for certain demographic data related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Among other activities, the commission must (1) determine approaches to using data to reduce demographic disparities in COVID-19 prevalence and outcomes, and (2) submit findings and recommendations to Congress on a specified timeline until the end of the public health emergency. During the public health emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must publish, and update daily, data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, and outcomes that is disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and other demographic characteristics on the CDC website. In addition, the Indian Health Service shall consult with tribes with respect to COVID-19 data collection and reporting. The Department of Health and Human Services must make a summary of final statistics related to COVID-19 publicly available and report specified information to Congress within 60 days of the end of the public health emergency. Democrat: 100% (95) 100% Democrat support	Health Advisory Bodies Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Department Of Health And Human Services Disability And Health-based Discrimination Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal-indian Relations Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs
HB-6540	Federal	Agricultural Security Risk Review Act Republican: 93% (15) Democrat: 6% (1) 93% Republican support 6% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Corporate Finance And Management Department Of Agriculture Executive Agency Funding And Structure Foreign And International Corporations U.s. And Foreign Investments
HB-6525	Federal	Reopen America Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (68) 100% Democrat support	Health Advisory Bodies Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Department Of Defense Economic Performance And Conditions Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Information And Archives Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access
HB-6541	Federal	PPE Act of 2020 Providing Protective Equipment Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements concerning the Strategic National Stockpile and makes changes to the treatment of funds related to the Defense Production Act of 1950. (That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in consultation with specified entities, must annually determine the minimum level of relevant supplies to be maintained in the stockpile and include the expenditures necessary to maintain that level in its budget submission to Congress. If the minimum level of supplies cannot be maintained due to production or other issues, HHS shall request that the President use appropriate authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. The bill also (1) permits HHS to transfer supplies from the stockpile to any federal department or agency on a reimbursable basis, subject to certain limitations; and (2) eliminates the cap on the amount of funds that may remain available at the close of a fiscal year to carry out activities related to the supply or production of essential materials and goods. (Under current law, funds in excess of $750 million revert to the general fund). Democrat: 97% (45) Republican: 2% (1) 97% Democrat support 2% Republican support	Health Congressional Oversight Department Of Health And Human Services Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Technology, Devices, Supplies Immunology And Vaccination Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development Prescription Drugs
HB-6503	Federal	Pandemic and Public Health Emergency Support for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Act This bill provides funds for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide additional housing support services to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities in federally owned or subsidized housing in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Housing And Community Development Aging Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Department Of Housing And Urban Development Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Housing And Community Development Funding Housing For The Elderly And Disabled Housing Supply And Affordability
HB-6506	Federal	To amend the Small Business Act to modify the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This bill modifies and establishes additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration that was implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill (1) extends the duration of the program; (2) authorizes loan recipients under the program to request additional, forgivable amounts; and (3) extends the deferral period for such loans to at least one year. Democrat: 88% (40) Republican: 11% (5) 88% Democrat support 11% Republican support	Commerce Appropriations Business Investment And Capital Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Lending And Loan Guarantees Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Small Business Administration Small Business
HB-6500	Federal	Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2020 This bill terminates (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. The Department of the Treasury must transfer funds remaining in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services to acquire unexpired personal protective equipment (including face masks) for the strategic national stockpile. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Taxation Department Of Health And Human Services Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Trust Funds Health Technology, Devices, Supplies Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Public Contracts And Procurement Strategic Materials And Reserves
HB-6487	Federal	ACCESS Act Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act This bill (1) provides appropriations for the Telehealth Resource Center Program of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth within the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy in the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) to develop telehealth capacity for certain nursing facilities, and (2) directs other activities to increase access to telehealth services in such facilities during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. HRSA shall award grants, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, to skilled nursing facilities and other nursing facilities to support virtual visits to residents during the emergency. The Department of Health and Human Services must also provide recommendations related to immediately increasing access, during the emergency, to telehealth services for which Medicare and Medicaid payments are available in skilled and other nursing facilities. Democrat: 86% (72) Republican: 13% (11) 86% Democrat support 13% Republican support	Health Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Department Of Health And Human Services Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Family Relationships Family Relationships
HB-6442	Federal	Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (39) 100% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Assault And Harassment Offenses Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Care And Development Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Agencies Congressional Officers And Employees
S.2320	Federal	Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act This bill makes changes to the Peace Corps. The bill changes the Peace Corps from an independent agency that reports to the President to a subordinate agency within the Department of State. The Peace Corps shall also terminate any programs in China. The Peace Corps may not operate in any country that the State Department deems hostile to U.S. national security interests. The State Department shall annually report to Congress on Peace Corps programs around the world, including how each program furthers U.S. interests and is not contrary to U.S. national security. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Appropriations Asia China Congressional Oversight Department Of State Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials Peace Corps Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations
HB-6424	Federal	To extend the charitable deduction to all taxpayers regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions in order to encourage and increase charitable giving, and to provide for loans and loan guarantees to certain public charities. This bill allows taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for charitable contributions even if they do not otherwise itemize their deductions. The bill also directs the Department of the Treasury to make or guarantee loans to tax-exempt charitable organizations. The aggregate amount of such loans may not exceed $60 billion. Treasury must give priority in making such loans to organizations that are providing direct assistance to the COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019) response effort. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Taxation Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Charitable Contributions Department Of The Treasury Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Lending And Loan Guarantees Income Tax Deductions Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
HB-6396	Federal	Responsible Relief for Americans Act This bill revises and establishes economic assistance measures in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill provides funding for and authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to guarantee paycheck protection loans made to small businesses. Recipients of such loans are eligible for forgiveness of amounts expended for specified costs such as payroll. Small businesses may request an advance of up $10,000 on an SBA disaster loan for which they have applied in response to COVID-19. Further the bill requires the SBA to temporarily pay the principal, interest, and any associated fees that are owed on certain SBA loans; repeals provisions that require an employer to provide paid sick leave for employees who are unable to work due to COVID-19; repeals provisions authorizing the use of certain funds to provide educational assistance and training for U.S. workers; provides additional time for federal contractors to carry out their responsibilities and guarantees payment continuation for federal contractors who are delayed or interrupted because of COVID-19; increases and expands the tax deduction for certain trade or business income; authorizes borrowers with federally backed mortgages who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 to request forbearance; revises provisions relating to health savings accounts (HSAs), including to allow increased participation in HSAs and to increase the limit on contributions to HSAs; expands reporting requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturers; and extends the deadline for filing 2019 individual income tax returns from April 15, 2019, to November 15, 2019. Republican: 100% (6) 100% Republican support	Economics And Public Finance Accounting And Auditing Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Appropriations Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Consumer Credit
HB-6395	Federal	William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the National Defense Sealift Fund; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; the Space Force; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill also authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Force facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; matters relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill also sets forth policies regarding certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to support research and development, education, and training programs. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Alliances Armed Forces Retirement Home Arms Control And Nonproliferation Asia Chemical And Biological Weapons Collective Security Defense Spending Department Of Defense Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances
HB-6386	Federal	No CHINA Act No Chinese Handouts In National Assistance Act Republican: 100% (3) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Appropriations Asia China Executive Agency Funding And Structure Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development Public Contracts And Procurement
HB-6394	Federal	To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment. Democrat: 41% (16) Republican: 58% (23) 41% Democrat support 58% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Economic Performance And Conditions Educational Technology And Distance Education Elementary And Secondary Education Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Communications Commission (fcc)
S.3586	Federal	Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2020 This bill terminates (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. The Department of the Treasury must transfer funds remaining in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services to acquire unexpired personal protective equipment (including face masks) for the strategic national stockpile. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Taxation Department Of Health And Human Services Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Trust Funds Health Technology, Devices, Supplies Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Public Contracts And Procurement Strategic Materials And Reserves

Title: COVID Research Act of 2020 Computing Opportunities to Vanquish Infectious Diseases Research Act of 2020